Photographs © Hamill Gallery
LUBA STYLE STOOL 1
17.5" - 18.5" high x 10.5" wide x
$500
DRC
Most Luba art relates to kings and important chiefs, who defined their power by the display of prestige objects during important ceremonies. Stools were among the most important of these objects. The ruler was literally as well as figuratively supported by a female caryatid figure, which also symbolizes the continuity of power in a matrilineal society. Elaborate coiffures and scarification patterns attested to the high rank of both the depicted female and the owner of the stool. These stools are among the most prized in Africa.
Despite its appearance, we believe that this wonderful stool was made to be sold.
There are stable, repaired cracks on the left torso, base and left foot (see last view below), and a hole on the back, left side of the hair (see last view above).
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